Offshore Accidents

New Orleans, Louisiana, Offshore Oil Rig Injury Lawyer

If you work on an oil rig, the fishing industry, or the loading docks in New Orleans or along the Gulf Coast, you know that a serious injury can mean severe financial hardship and the possible end to your career. The Jones Act protects people working on the crew of a ship. Under this law, you may be entitled to recover compensation to pay for your medical treatment, lost wages, and other losses, including pain and suffering. Since 1970, the personal injury lawyers of Howard & Reed have been helping offshore workers recover compensation for injuries suffered in offshore accidents.

Attorneys D. Douglas Howard, Jr. and Shawn C. Reed are recognized throughout the region for their trial experience and standing up to the largest corporations and insurance companies. If you have suffered an offshore injury, the attorney you hire will be an important decision.

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Free consultation about your offshore fishing or oil rig accident
No attorney's fees unless you recover money for your claim

After an offshore injury, your livelihood is at stake. Do not let the insurance company try to make you believe that their settlement offer is fair. We are proud to be trial attorneys that will prepare your case to win a maximum jury verdict. When we prepare your case, opposing insurance lawyers will take your claim seriously, because they know a jury certainly will. Contact us right away for a free consultation about your injuries and our strategies to help you recover maximum money damages.

We can help you recover fair money damages for injuries suffered in offshore accidents such as:

Oil rig and transport boat accidents

• Transport boat accidents
• Oil rig equipment injuries
• Loading and offloading injuries

Fishing fleet accidents

• Net and boom accidents
• Pogie boat accidents
• Loading dock accidents
• Bait station accidents
• Negligent crew behavior

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Contact us to learn more about our experience and successful representation in the areas of maritime law and Jones Act law.